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05-31-2018, 03:38 PM
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Had to stop Cymbalta antidepressant because it damaged my liver. Was able to go 6 months off it before depression returned and anxiety has gotten terrible. Have tried nuedexta and trimtellix. Both had side effects I could not take within 4 days.
I eat well and use a recumbent bike 30 min day. Will not do ect therapy. Slight talk of ketamine. Any ideas or help please.
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. *TBI with mild to severe damage November 2012 from car crash. Stroke with hemorage & 4 clots in veins in brain Feb/Mar 2015. *Vestibular damage, PCS, hypercusis, severe visual processing and tracking issues, short term memory loss, headaches/migraines, occipital neuralgia, cognitive issues, neurological issues, brain fog, brain fatigue when over stimulated, twitching, vertigo, neck issues, nerve issues, PTSD, personality change, Since stroke left side weakness, rage, worsening of vestibular problems, recall, speech, memory. *Can't drive or work. Have done occupational therapy, cognitive therapy, physical therapy. Learning work arounds, and strategies to be competent in daily life. Change your attitude/perspective changes your life. As TBI survivors this is a vital part of our healing and living. *Working on getting to know and accept the new me. |
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05-31-2018, 05:13 PM
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Have you tried 5-HTP? Start will 100 mgs and step up 100 mgs a week to 300 mgs or even 500 mgs. Don't go above 500 mgs without an extended time at 500 mgs.
Are you taking a vitamin regimen?
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06-01-2018, 01:58 PM
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I haven’t. I’ll bring that up at my appointment.
I am on vitamin d3 and have my blood work done regularly. Thank you for your help.
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. *TBI with mild to severe damage November 2012 from car crash. Stroke with hemorage & 4 clots in veins in brain Feb/Mar 2015. *Vestibular damage, PCS, hypercusis, severe visual processing and tracking issues, short term memory loss, headaches/migraines, occipital neuralgia, cognitive issues, neurological issues, brain fog, brain fatigue when over stimulated, twitching, vertigo, neck issues, nerve issues, PTSD, personality change, Since stroke left side weakness, rage, worsening of vestibular problems, recall, speech, memory. *Can't drive or work. Have done occupational therapy, cognitive therapy, physical therapy. Learning work arounds, and strategies to be competent in daily life. Change your attitude/perspective changes your life. As TBI survivors this is a vital part of our healing and living. *Working on getting to know and accept the new me. |
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06-01-2018, 06:08 PM
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If you are not taking an anti-depressant or anti-anxiety drugs, 5-HTP has no contra-indications. Your doc will probably not know what to do with it. It is a naturally occurring substance in your body. L-Tryptophan becomes 5-HTP which becomes serotonin and melatonin.
My progressive doctor/psychiatrist helped me transition off an SSRI to L-Tryptophan and 5-HTP. If you doctor does not support it, there is no reason you cannot try it on your own. Just start with the low dose. I start every day with 100 mgs of 5-HTP. I'm a mess without it.
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06-02-2018, 11:08 PM
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Thank you so very much Mark!
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. *TBI with mild to severe damage November 2012 from car crash. Stroke with hemorage & 4 clots in veins in brain Feb/Mar 2015. *Vestibular damage, PCS, hypercusis, severe visual processing and tracking issues, short term memory loss, headaches/migraines, occipital neuralgia, cognitive issues, neurological issues, brain fog, brain fatigue when over stimulated, twitching, vertigo, neck issues, nerve issues, PTSD, personality change, Since stroke left side weakness, rage, worsening of vestibular problems, recall, speech, memory. *Can't drive or work. Have done occupational therapy, cognitive therapy, physical therapy. Learning work arounds, and strategies to be competent in daily life. Change your attitude/perspective changes your life. As TBI survivors this is a vital part of our healing and living. *Working on getting to know and accept the new me. |
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